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Offline petejohanson

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[IC] Zaphod - 34 key wireless unibody split
« on: Sun, 25 April 2021, 12:44:58 »
Zaphod

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This is an interest check for the Zaphod wireless keyboard. This is a true interest check, to gauge interest levels for this keyboard, and get feedback on some kitting/design choices, so your answers are appreciated!


Details:

  • 34 keys, with a Ferris stagger/layout.
  • Unibody split, with a pronounced 25 degree angle for each "half".
  • Chow low profile switches
  • Support for the Adafruit Sharp Memory display module (https://www.adafruit.com/product/3502), a power efficient, fast refresh display. (https://imgur.com/gallery/oOpsDOB)  The module can either be soldered on with standard pin headers, or pogo pin headers can be used to make the display easy to remove.
  • BLE Wireless (nRF52840 chip), running ZMK firmware - https://zmkfirmware.dev/
  • Power switch to cut power when tossed in a bag.
  • Space under the display for lipo battery up to about 190mAh, using JST plug or soldered directly,


Price:

TBD, with feedback from the interest check, I'll be evaluating assembly, case, and kitting.


interest Check Form:

Iif you're interested, please fill out the IC form: https://forms.gle/ze1oT8Ycq6HmdDQH9


Updates:

For updates and more discussion, please join the #ic-zaphod channel on the Low Profile Keyboards discord server: https://discord.gg/PKjFbkxNTw
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Offline MIGHTY CHICKEN

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Re: [IC] Zaphod - 34 key wireless unibody split
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 25 April 2021, 13:45:41 »
wireless v nice
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Offline HappyB0T

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Re: [IC] Zaphod - 34 key wireless unibody split
« Reply #2 on: Mon, 26 April 2021, 01:31:42 »
Charismatic little board you got there!
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Offline saltimate

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Re: [IC] Zaphod - 34 key wireless unibody split
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 26 April 2021, 21:10:04 »
following,
looks interesting
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Offline treeleaf64

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Re: [IC] Zaphod - 34 key wireless unibody split
« Reply #4 on: Mon, 26 April 2021, 23:19:17 »
Keyboards like this need better case support. Only reason why I'm not maining them is the sound and the feel is just awful
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Offline petejohanson

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Re: [IC] Zaphod - 34 key wireless unibody split
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 27 April 2021, 07:27:05 »
Quote from: treeleaf64 on Mon, 26 April 2021, 23:19:17
Keyboards like this need better case support. Only reason why I'm not maining them is the sound and the feel is just awful

What do you consider "better case support"? I'm working on an acrylic plate case design right now as an alternative to the 3dp one I currently have.

I also am tempted to do a milled polycarb case (similar design to the 3dp one, a low profile "shelf" case you drop the PCB into), but the prototyping and manufacturing costs for this low volume makes that a much riskier venture.
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Offline kajahtaa

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Re: [IC] Zaphod - 34 key wireless unibody split
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 27 April 2021, 10:31:56 »
This looks awesome. I'm on a 6 column kyria currently.
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Offline petejohanson

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Re: [IC] Zaphod - 34 key wireless unibody split
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 27 April 2021, 13:28:07 »
Quote from: kajahtaa on Tue, 27 April 2021, 10:31:56
This looks awesome. I'm on a 6 column kyria currently.

Yeah, 6 column kyria/corne were my comfort zone until I got a Ferris, which really force me to reevaluate my keymap, learn Miryoku, and I've been really happy w/ a 3x5 layout every since.
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